Beast Within
After sailing to Phandaria, they began searching for the location of the old temple. Since the nearest forest was the Tislo Forest between Frostheim and Cyril, the search began there. But nothing was found, even after the six had combed it from top to bottom.
When they all got discouraged with the search, they went to the town of Cyril. The people of Cyril were all Ninjas - - a type of fighter that used stealth abilities in order to kill their prey. So it was no surprise that there were no people to greet them.
"Probably all hidden away," mumbled Stahn.
They all went to the bar, where they saw a young woman with red hair and eyes. She had a long black tunic on, with a light gray cloth covering her face. Her boots were made of the same gray fur-probably from a wolf. The breeches and gloves she had on were a darker gray color. A black jewel held her long hair in a ponytail.
"Who are you?" she asked.
Rutee stepped forward. "We are just warriors passing through. You wouldn't happen to know of the location of an old temple in the woods?"
The woman smiled. "It's north of Janos. Legend says it dates back to the days when Sienegald and Phandaria were magical societies. I can guide you if you'd like."
"Sure," replied Rutee.
The woman said, "My name is Mary Argent Vincent. I'm sure this will be a fun adventure. And who would all of you be?"
Everyone introduced themselves at once. After that, they went shopping for new supplies. Finally, they all continued onwards to the temple.
* * *
After they arrived, the warriors got the surprise of their lives. Garr was there, and he looked concerned. "Chelsea was taken by a demon," he told his friends, "She's being held captive in this temple, and I've come to save her. Could you help me?"
"Of course, we can't avoid a friend in trouble," Philia replied.
So they went on together into the temple. Soon they arrived at the altar. There, they found a demon standing impatiently waiting for them. Behind him, was Chelsea - - who was tied to the altar.
"I knew you'd come. Foolish humans, your emotions are always your downfall," he said, "But that's not why I wish to talk. If you want the elf child back. . .you will give me the Demon's Eye embedded on the chest of the Summoner."
"Never!" screamed Rutee. She began charging up her Holy spell, and blasted the demon. Then she ran forward to free Chelsea.
But the second she untied the ropes, Rutee began to feel funny. She got on top of the altar herself, and lay down. Instantly, the Demon's Eye began to glow. The glow covered the Summoner's body completely. She then began to change and grow bigger.
Black scales began to replace Rutee's light skin. Her stomach and chest were covered with yellow scales. Ugly black wings with yellow webbing sprouted from her back. Rutee's arms began to thin, and her legs grew shorter. Her fingers and toes grew together until there were only three.with claws instead of her nails. The youth's eyes became the shape of a long almond, and were colored red with a black pupil. Finally, her head began to grow a lizard's appearance, her hair disappeared, and two ugly horns sprouted out of it.
"She just turned into a dragon!" exclaimed Leon.
Rutee looked at her eight friends. She suddenly let out an ear splitting roar. But instead of advancing on them and killing - - as was a dragon's instinct when encountering a dangerous or intruding presence - - she looked up at the ceiling. Then, she flew upwards, destroyed the ceiling, and left the temple entirely.
Everyone looked at each other for a few moments. "We've gotta tell Hugo," said Stahn, Philia, and Leon - - who had said Dad instead.
* * *
"So the Demon's Eye turned Rutee into a dragon," Hugo mused, "We must find her before something happens. Even if Rutee doesn't attack anybody, most humans feel threatened by dragons. They may just attack and kill her while she sleeps in order to assure that she is no threat to anyone. I won't lose my daughter again."
Stahn looked at his hands. There had been nothing he could do to save his love from whatever had happened. He wouldn't back down though. After all, he did love her. And what kind of man left his true love to a fate worse than death.
"You can count on me Hugo," he said.
The noble smiled. "It'll all be ok everybody. I'm sure you'll all be able to find Rutee before it's too late. Good luck, and be careful."
The warriors began getting ready for their quest. They all took their weapons, and put on their armor. Then, they all left the house and began their search.
- - - -
This is a parody of one of the most annoying scenes in any RPG - - the dungeon or two where the hero's love interest leaves the party for some reason or another, but eventually comes back. I usually spend that dungeon grumbling and running from enemies so she won't be left behind.
After sailing to Phandaria, they began searching for the location of the old temple. Since the nearest forest was the Tislo Forest between Frostheim and Cyril, the search began there. But nothing was found, even after the six had combed it from top to bottom.
When they all got discouraged with the search, they went to the town of Cyril. The people of Cyril were all Ninjas - - a type of fighter that used stealth abilities in order to kill their prey. So it was no surprise that there were no people to greet them.
"Probably all hidden away," mumbled Stahn.
They all went to the bar, where they saw a young woman with red hair and eyes. She had a long black tunic on, with a light gray cloth covering her face. Her boots were made of the same gray fur-probably from a wolf. The breeches and gloves she had on were a darker gray color. A black jewel held her long hair in a ponytail.
"Who are you?" she asked.
Rutee stepped forward. "We are just warriors passing through. You wouldn't happen to know of the location of an old temple in the woods?"
The woman smiled. "It's north of Janos. Legend says it dates back to the days when Sienegald and Phandaria were magical societies. I can guide you if you'd like."
"Sure," replied Rutee.
The woman said, "My name is Mary Argent Vincent. I'm sure this will be a fun adventure. And who would all of you be?"
Everyone introduced themselves at once. After that, they went shopping for new supplies. Finally, they all continued onwards to the temple.
* * *
After they arrived, the warriors got the surprise of their lives. Garr was there, and he looked concerned. "Chelsea was taken by a demon," he told his friends, "She's being held captive in this temple, and I've come to save her. Could you help me?"
"Of course, we can't avoid a friend in trouble," Philia replied.
So they went on together into the temple. Soon they arrived at the altar. There, they found a demon standing impatiently waiting for them. Behind him, was Chelsea - - who was tied to the altar.
"I knew you'd come. Foolish humans, your emotions are always your downfall," he said, "But that's not why I wish to talk. If you want the elf child back. . .you will give me the Demon's Eye embedded on the chest of the Summoner."
"Never!" screamed Rutee. She began charging up her Holy spell, and blasted the demon. Then she ran forward to free Chelsea.
But the second she untied the ropes, Rutee began to feel funny. She got on top of the altar herself, and lay down. Instantly, the Demon's Eye began to glow. The glow covered the Summoner's body completely. She then began to change and grow bigger.
Black scales began to replace Rutee's light skin. Her stomach and chest were covered with yellow scales. Ugly black wings with yellow webbing sprouted from her back. Rutee's arms began to thin, and her legs grew shorter. Her fingers and toes grew together until there were only three.with claws instead of her nails. The youth's eyes became the shape of a long almond, and were colored red with a black pupil. Finally, her head began to grow a lizard's appearance, her hair disappeared, and two ugly horns sprouted out of it.
"She just turned into a dragon!" exclaimed Leon.
Rutee looked at her eight friends. She suddenly let out an ear splitting roar. But instead of advancing on them and killing - - as was a dragon's instinct when encountering a dangerous or intruding presence - - she looked up at the ceiling. Then, she flew upwards, destroyed the ceiling, and left the temple entirely.
Everyone looked at each other for a few moments. "We've gotta tell Hugo," said Stahn, Philia, and Leon - - who had said Dad instead.
* * *
"So the Demon's Eye turned Rutee into a dragon," Hugo mused, "We must find her before something happens. Even if Rutee doesn't attack anybody, most humans feel threatened by dragons. They may just attack and kill her while she sleeps in order to assure that she is no threat to anyone. I won't lose my daughter again."
Stahn looked at his hands. There had been nothing he could do to save his love from whatever had happened. He wouldn't back down though. After all, he did love her. And what kind of man left his true love to a fate worse than death.
"You can count on me Hugo," he said.
The noble smiled. "It'll all be ok everybody. I'm sure you'll all be able to find Rutee before it's too late. Good luck, and be careful."
The warriors began getting ready for their quest. They all took their weapons, and put on their armor. Then, they all left the house and began their search.
- - - -
This is a parody of one of the most annoying scenes in any RPG - - the dungeon or two where the hero's love interest leaves the party for some reason or another, but eventually comes back. I usually spend that dungeon grumbling and running from enemies so she won't be left behind.